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Oh my god, we love it! Apparently Santo Versace (yes, Donatella’s brother) has nominated Mr. Armani for the Italian senate. He already rules Italian fashion, why not the government? We are a little giddy over this here at Gomatta headquarters. If approved, Armani will join a select group of ‘senators for life’ who are appointed by Italy’s president in recognition of their lifetime achievements. This is not just a title; they are entrusted with the same legislative powers as elected senators, and Mr. Versace’s recommendation is not without weight, he’s a member of the lower house of parliament. Versace feels that “No one can do a better job than Giorgio Armani in showing the beauty of Italy – the Italy that we desire.” Whose going to argue with that?

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